A sand sculpture of President Obama, by the Myrtle Beach Area Conventions and Visitors Bureau, on South College Street in Charlotte.

A sand sculpture of President Obama, by the Myrtle Beach Area Conventions and Visitors Bureau, on South College Street in Charlotte.

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CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 01: Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (R) tours the stage as preparations continue at the Time Warner Cable Arena for the Democratic National Convention on September 1, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Democratic National Convention is scheduled to run from September 4th - 6th. less

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 01: Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (R) tours the stage as preparations continue at the Time Warner Cable Arena for the Democratic National Convention on September 1, 2012 in ... more

Photo: Joe Raedle / Getty Images

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CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 03: Visitors to CarolinaFest, Charlotte's Labor Day street festival, get caught in a downpour September 3, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Democratic National Convention begins tomorrow in Charlotte and runs through Thursday. less

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 03: Visitors to CarolinaFest, Charlotte's Labor Day street festival, get caught in a downpour September 3, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Democratic National Convention ... more

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House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of California bites her nails as she looks over the convention floor during a sound check at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Monday, Sept. 3, 2012.

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of California bites her nails as she looks over the convention floor during a sound check at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Monday, Sept. 3, 2012.

Photo: J. Scott Applewhite / Associated Press

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CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 03: Rosa Salas of Houston, TX wears Texas state earings during preparations for the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 3, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC that will start on September 4 and run through September 7, will nominate U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. less

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 03: Rosa Salas of Houston, TX wears Texas state earings during preparations for the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 3, 2012 in Charlotte, North ... more

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 03: A view of the stage as workers continue to setup during preparations for the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 3, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC that will start on September 4 and run through September 7, will nominate U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) less

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 03: A view of the stage as workers continue to setup during preparations for the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 3, 2012 in Charlotte, North ... more

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CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 03: Mississippi deligate Kelly Jacobs participates in the "Charlotte Labor Day Parade" on September 3, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Labor groups from across the state participated in the Labor Day event on the eve of the Democratic National Convention. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) less

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 03: Mississippi deligate Kelly Jacobs participates in the "Charlotte Labor Day Parade" on September 3, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Labor groups from across the state ... more

Photo: Tom Pennington / Getty Images

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CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 03: Eighty-six-year-old Charlotte Gardner poses for a picture with Aneheim James, a protestor from Fulerton, California, after she marched with the Democrat Women of Mechlenburg County in the Charlotte Labor Day Parade on September 3, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Labor groups from across the state participated in the Labor Day event on the eve of the Democratic National Convention. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) less

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 03: Eighty-six-year-old Charlotte Gardner poses for a picture with Aneheim James, a protestor from Fulerton, California, after she marched with the Democrat Women of Mechlenburg ... more

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CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 03: Democratic Caucus Vice-Chairman U.S. Rep Xavier Becerra (D-CA) stands on the floor during preparations for the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 3, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC that will start on September 4 and run through September 7, will nominate U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) less

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 03: Democratic Caucus Vice-Chairman U.S. Rep Xavier Becerra (D-CA) stands on the floor during preparations for the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on ... more

Photo: Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images

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CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 03: Elaine Brye walks to the podium during preparations for the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 3, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC that will start on September 4 and run through September 7, will nominate U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. less

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 03: Elaine Brye walks to the podium during preparations for the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 3, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC ... more

Photo: Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images

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CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 03: Elaine Brye stands at the podium with her husband Courtney Bryne (C) during preparations for the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 3, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC that will start on September 4 and run through September 7, will nominate U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. less

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 03: Elaine Brye stands at the podium with her husband Courtney Bryne (C) during preparations for the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 3, 2012 in ... more

Photo: Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images

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CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 03: The display on stage show deceased U.S. Sen Ted Kennedy (D-MA) during preparations for the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 3, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC that will start on September 4 and run through September 7, will nominate U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. less

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 03: The display on stage show deceased U.S. Sen Ted Kennedy (D-MA) during preparations for the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 3, 2012 in ... more

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CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 03: Protestors, in town for the Deomcratic National Convention, enter Marshall Park after marching with the Charlotte Labor Day parade September 3, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC is scheduled to start on tomorrow and run through September 6th. less

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 03: Protestors, in town for the Deomcratic National Convention, enter Marshall Park after marching with the Charlotte Labor Day parade September 3, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. ... more

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CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 03: A coffee mug of U.S. Vice President Joe Biden labeled "Cup Of Joe" is put out for sale during preparations for the Democratic National Convention at the Charlotte Convention Center on September 3, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC that will start on September 4 and run through September 7, will nominate U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. less

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 03: A coffee mug of U.S. Vice President Joe Biden labeled "Cup Of Joe" is put out for sale during preparations for the Democratic National Convention at the Charlotte Convention ... more

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Paintings of US President Barack Obama are for sale at a street fair in Charlotte, North Carolina, September 3, 2012. Preparations for the Democratic National Convention have begun around Charlotte where the party is expected to nominate US President Barack Obama to run for a second term. AFP PHOTO / Mladen ANTONOVMLADEN ANTONOV/AFP/GettyImages less

Paintings of US President Barack Obama are for sale at a street fair in Charlotte, North Carolina, September 3, 2012. Preparations for the Democratic National Convention have begun around Charlotte where the ... more

Photo: MLADEN ANTONOV / AFP/Getty Images

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The main stage in the Time Warner Cable Arena is seen in a long exposure with a zoom lens September 3, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina as preparations for the 2012 Democratic National Convention continue. AFP PHOTO Stan HONDASTAN HONDA/AFP/GettyImages less

The main stage in the Time Warner Cable Arena is seen in a long exposure with a zoom lens September 3, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina as preparations for the 2012 Democratic National Convention continue. ... more

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Television networks set up in the Time Warner Cable Arena September 3, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina as preparations for the 2012 Democratic National Convention continue. AFP PHOTO Stan HONDASTAN HONDA/AFP/GettyImages less

Television networks set up in the Time Warner Cable Arena September 3, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina as preparations for the 2012 Democratic National Convention continue. AFP PHOTO Stan HONDASTAN ... more

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A sign in the Time Warner Cable Arena September 3, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina as preparations for the 2012 Democratic National Convention continue. AFP PHOTO Stan HONDASTAN HONDA/AFP/GettyImages

A sign in the Time Warner Cable Arena September 3, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina as preparations for the 2012 Democratic National Convention continue. AFP PHOTO Stan HONDASTAN HONDA/AFP/GettyImages

The main stage in the Time Warner Cable Arena September 3, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina as preparations for the 2012 Democratic National Convention continue. AFP PHOTO Stan HONDASTAN HONDA/AFP/GettyImages

The main stage in the Time Warner Cable Arena September 3, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina as preparations for the 2012 Democratic National Convention continue. AFP PHOTO Stan HONDASTAN HONDA/AFP/GettyImages

The main stage in the Time Warner Cable Arena September 3, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina as preparations for the 2012 Democratic National Convention continue. AFP PHOTO Stan HONDASTAN HONDA/AFP/GettyImages

The main stage in the Time Warner Cable Arena September 3, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina as preparations for the 2012 Democratic National Convention continue. AFP PHOTO Stan HONDASTAN HONDA/AFP/GettyImages

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Police officers ride their bicycles on the street outside the Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, September 3, 2012. Preparations for the Democratic National Convention have begun around Charlotte where the party is expected to nominate US President Barack Obama to run for a second term. AFP PHOTO / Mladen ANTONOVMLADEN ANTONOV/AFP/GettyImages less

Police officers ride their bicycles on the street outside the Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, September 3, 2012. Preparations for the Democratic National Convention have begun around Charlotte ... more

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Three women wear T-shirts with pictures of US President Barack Obama, stating, "He saved our jobs" as they walk outside the Time Warner Arena where the Democratic National Convention will take place in Charlotte, North Carolina, September 3, 2012. Preparations for the Democratic National Convention have begun around Charlotte where the party is expected to nominate US President Barack Obama to run for a second term. AFP PHOTO / Mladen ANTONOVMLADEN ANTONOV/AFP/GettyImages less

Three women wear T-shirts with pictures of US President Barack Obama, stating, "He saved our jobs" as they walk outside the Time Warner Arena where the Democratic National Convention will take place in ... more

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Three women wear T-shirts with pictures of US President Barack Obama , stating "He saved our jobs" as they walk outside the Time Warner Arena where the Democratic National Convention will take place in Charlotte, North Carolina, September 3, 2012. Preparations for the Democratic National Convention have begun around Charlotte where the party is expected to nominate US President Barack Obama to run for a second term. AFP PHOTO / Mladen ANTONOVMLADEN ANTONOV/AFP/GettyImages less

Three women wear T-shirts with pictures of US President Barack Obama , stating "He saved our jobs" as they walk outside the Time Warner Arena where the Democratic National Convention will take place in ... more

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Demonstrators march in a Labor Day parade, Monday, Sept. 3, 2012, in Charlotte, N.C. Demonstrators are protesting before the start of the Democratic National Convention. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Demonstrators march in a Labor Day parade, Monday, Sept. 3, 2012, in Charlotte, N.C. Demonstrators are protesting before the start of the Democratic National Convention. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

A delegate shows off her President Barack Obama button in the convention hall before the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Monday, Sept. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

A delegate shows off her President Barack Obama button in the convention hall before the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Monday, Sept. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

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Annise Parker to delegates: Yes, there ARE Democrats in Texas

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Here is a round-up of Texans in the news at the Democratic National Convention.

1. At conventions, GOP Hispanics more prominent, but Dems may have deeper bench. Texas plays an important role in the competition for Hispanic leaders, as Republican Ted Cruz campaigns for Kay Bailey Hutchison’s Senate seat and Democrat Joaquin Castro campaigns for House of Representatives seat. CBS News reports >>

2. A record number of Latinos are Democratic delegates, convention leaders. The Republicans have political rising stars like Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz, but Eli Olivarez says the Democrats have something better: The Hispanic vote. Emily Wilkins reports>>

3. Texas Democrats ready to rally in Charlotte. A first-time delegate says, “Texas will be in play a lot sooner than some people think.” KERA News reports >>

5. Perry, women topic for Texans. “We’re going to go do three things, and unlike my governor, I can remember three things,” Houston Mayor Annise Parker told delegates in Charlotte. “We’re going to wear our buttons and our T-shirts, and we’re going to talk to other Americans who may not be Democrats, and we are going to remind them that yes, Democrats exist in Texas.” Times Record News reports >>

6. Democrats aim to turn Lone Star state ‘blue.’ Texas Democrats claim they are future of the party, of the country. Your News Now reports >>

7. By plane or ‘Priscilla,’ LGBT Dems head to Charlotte. Texas failed to meet its DNC quota of LGBT delegates by one. Dallas Voice reports >>

9. Planned Parenthood’s Cecile Richards Takes Center Stage in Charlotte. “She was tough in every way,” Richards says of her mother Ann Richards, the former governor of Texas. “She was a fighter and she expected me to be one too.” The Daily Beast reports >>

10. Democrats say Voter ID laws will backfire on Republicans in November. “This has the ability to piss off a lot of people,” said Democratic pollster John Anzalone. “When you mess with people’s access (to vote), it makes people mad. I think it’s going to backfire.” Rick Dunham reports >>